What are Pain Management Doctors?

A pain management doctor is one that specializes in the treatment of chronic pain. Generally, pain management is associated with medication as the underlying cause of the pain may be unknown or untreatable. Medication can alleviate pain, but the body develops tolerance and long term use of different medications does not have the kind of clinical research that short term use does.

A pain management doctor may also refer you to, or the pain management clinic may include, physical therapists, nutritionists, psychologists, or massage therapists. In conjunction with medication, or as an alternative to it, these specialists may provide a multidisciplinary approach.

There is also a great deal of innovation in pain management, aside from medication or surgery. Innovative alternatives include nerve block injections, where a local anesthetic is strategically injected to block pain signals. Spinal cord stimulation involves low level electrical stimulation of the spine to block pain signals. TENS, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, involves targeted low level electrical stimulation of nerves, though it has not been shown to alleviate back pain. While acupuncture and chiropractic are popular alternatives, the clinical research on their effectiveness is inconclusive.

How to Select Pain Management Doctors

Selecting Pain Management Doctors can seem like a daunting task.It is important to select the right one for you: the one who will not only provide treatment but help you feel comfortable.Along with reviews that can be found online, you can ask your friends and family for recommendations.If you are researching Pain Management Doctors in your area, the list below is a great place to start.

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9zest Stroke Rehab

Visiting any therapist or specialist involves your time and money, and while insurance may cover some of the cost, the number of sessions it will cover is often limited. The 9zest Stroke Rehab app offers what therapy and yoga do, but affordably, and within the convenience of your own home.

Whether cost, time, or social anxiety is the issue, many people are not addressing their symptoms and taking an active role in their health and wellbeing. An at home solution may be right for you, but what exercises should you be doing?

The 9zest Stroke Rehab app provides a myriad of assistance in stroke recovery. Exercise and stretching have been shown to greatly increase strength and mobility. The 9zest Smart™ artificial intelligence engine takes input from your personal goals and needs to create a workout plan. Your workout plan consists of a series of instructional videos in which your 9zest coach leads you through exercises to improve your strength and general fitness. With over 12,000 videos available, the right exercise plan exists for everyone.

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Multiple variations exist (standing, sitting, with additional balance support, etc.) for different exercises, automatically matched to you by 9zest Smart based on your assessment. You can change at any time to best fit your needs.

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Other Stroke Treatments

Neurologists

Neurologists are doctors specialized in treating diseases and disorders of the nervous system, primarily of the spine and brain. These disorders have symptoms ranging from movement disorders, cognition difficulty, and headaches and migraines.

Chiropractors

Chiropractic may be a solution that works for you, especially for back or neck pain. Chiropractic generally consists of treatment of common lower back pain conditions through manual therapy. This treatment can also be effective for neck, shoulder, and joint pain. Chiropractors focus on the alignment of the spinal column, along with joint and muscle stretching.

Physical Therapists

Physical Therapy is an effective treatment for improving mobility and pain. Physical therapists are specially trained and treat a wide range of health and mobility problems. They focus on the underlying problems causing symptoms, and through targeted exercise restore the body back to healthy physical movement.

Massage Therapists

Massage Therapy may be an effective treatment for mild symptoms. Massage of the soft tissue and muscles underneath improve circulation, which has been shown to speed the healing of injury, and may address joint pain in the limbs.

Pain Management Doctors

Pain management doctors provide another non-surgical treatment. Pain management doctors can prescribe medication, which may be necessary if other treatment proves ineffective. Medication, often in conjunction with physical therapy, can treat symptoms of chronic pain.

Yoga Studios

Yoga may be a more accessible long term solution to your symptoms. This treatment stretches joints and muscles, improving mobility and circulation. Yoga also strengthens muscles, which provide structural support to joints.

Acupuncturists

Acupuncture is an ancient method of stimulating the body through the use of tiny pins inserted into specific points of the body. Acupuncture is often used in combination with other therapies, and has been shown to help with chronic pain.

Stroke Rehabilitation Centers

A stroke rehab center offers a centralized treatment program utilizing multiple disciplines. Stroke patients often have many of the same symptoms, so at a stroke rehab center access to physical, speech, and occupational therapies as well as doctors and neurologists is provided.

Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapy is similar to physical therapy in that it aims to improve the quality of life of a patient, though physical therapy focuses on healthy physical movement. An occupational therapist may be able to help work around problems caused by illness, injury, or disability. For Parkinson’s and stroke patients, this may include alternative strategies to feed and clothe themselves and participate in social activities despite whatever movement difficulties are present.

Speech Therapists

Speech Therapy includes treatments for patients who have difficulty speaking clearly and loudly, as well as problems eating, drinking, swallowing. These problems relate to control of oro-facial muscles and the vocal cords, and are very common post-stroke and with people dealing with Parkinson’s. Exercise of these muscles has been shown to restore articulation and improve control of swallowing.

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